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ZDbox For Android Controls Everything On Your Phone

2:40PM February 24, 2011 | Casey Chan

ZDbox for Android is an “all-in-one” toolbox app that makes it easy to find out what’s going on in your phone and gives you full control of different tasks. Those who geek out to numbers, fret not, ZDbox gives the exact battery percentage and traffic usage (with alerts!). If you want to set a do not disturb time range, lock some apps (like Gmail or messaging) or batch uninstall others, you can do that too. The interface is simple enough where you won’t have to learn new things to do new things. It’s still in beta, but has been working pretty well for me. [XDA Developers via Mobiputing]


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Myth Bustin’ Box

5:00AM February 22, 2010 | Jack Loftus

If you’re MythBusters Adam Savage, you don’t store your tools in just any toolbox. No, sir. You store them in a Savage Toolbox. Duh. [Braincraft] More »


We Dare You To Find A More Badass Tool Chest

12:30PM August 2, 2008 | Matt Hickey

This isn’t the tool box you’d likely see at your local garage right now. No, this is straight out of a gearhead’s rock n’ roll fantasy: A huge tool chest that also comes with an integrated Pioneer sound system and beer fridge. Top that off with self-illumination and built-in power strip and you’ve got almost everything you’d need. Except tools. At US$1600 it’s something you might actually start seeing in hobbyist garages soon. I know my stepdad’s going to want one. [Kobalt tools via Uncrate]

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Ground Effects Lighting From Snap-On Makes Your Toolbox Look Fast

8:40AM May 17, 2008 | Sean Fallon

Sure a toolbox is functional, but it lacks aesthetics. My suggestion: paint flames on the side and add some ground effects lighting from Snap-On. The AC-powered lights come in singles or dual packs in blue, red and green colours—and they can be attached to any number of surfaces using magnetic clamps. Unfortunately, the Snap-on site is a little wonky with regard to pricing on these things, but we do know that the dual packs will set you back about US$90 (which seems to be the same price for a single green). Way overpriced if you ask me, but that is what you get when you buy a big name brand. [Snap-On via Toolmonger]

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